Explain the gender, racial, and ethnic disparities found in sentencing. Address whether there is disparity in who receives probation versus incarceration, and who is paroled versus being denied parole. Describe how biases might affect courtroom proceedings, such as a bail/bond proceeding, pretrial proceeding, first appearance, and legal representation .
Exam Content Imagine you are preparing a presentation for legislators concerning disparity in sentencing based on gender, race, or ethnicity. Research statistical sentencing and corrections demographic information. Find data about your local or federal agencies using their websites. The following resources include federal data that may be helpful: Report to the United Nations on Racial […]